Pastors

We seek happiness even though joy is within reach. This is why we (especially pastors) need to know the difference between joy and happiness.

Church administration is the place where the church demonstrates the gospel message and priorities. Church administration is where the church walks the walk in a way that supports the gospel talk.

Over the years, one of the biggest mistakes I’ve encountered with leaders is the inability to commit—or put another way, the inability to make a decision.

Biblical Christianity is fundamentally not simply a religion about Christ, but a relationship with Christ. If we get it right about Jesus, we can afford to get some minor things wrong. But if we get it wrong about Jesus, it won’t matter in the end what else we get right.

Pastor, are you trusting in the providence of God in your life and ministry? Providence is God’s guidance and protection in our lives and ministries.

Horrified by the German onslaught against the Jewish people of her country, Corrie ten Boom (along with her family) began to hide within their home those most threatened by arrest.

Nothing tells the tale on us more than the place we give to prayer, whether personally or in the worship services or at funerals or church services.Funeral prayer is one big example.

While working with a leader, I asked him to list all the things he could do, wanted to do, felt he should do, and felt others expected him to do. That’s a pretty long list. Then I asked him to filter the list through one question.